BUSTED! Myths About Drumming 🥁

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks for watching, everyone! I'm excited to make more videos for this series. Please don't hesitate to comment what kind of lessons you would like to see in this playlist! Subscribe!: bit.ly/cjhokdal #shorts!: bit.ly/3s05c9g

[@jennieturner9496]

Looking forward to learn more from you, CJ! I’ve always been impressed by your videos and if I can make a request - I’d like to see a lesson about music theory if possible! Thanks!!🙏

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you so much, Jennie! I'm humbled by your words. Nice to see you during the premier. That is a great idea, thank you for commenting! 🙏

[@isMike999]

I'm 64 and starting drums again since I stopped in 8th grade....your videos are awesome !!!!!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you so much!!

[@JaeB246]

OMG, thank you!! I am 62 and had a mild stroke last August. I always loved the drums, so I am now playing. It has helped so much with my coordination and gaining back my right sided weakness. New neurons are forming!! I just started lessons, so we will see how it goes 🤘🥁 I am so happy I found you this morning 😁

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

That is amazing to hear!! I'm happy that you enjoy my content and that drumming is helping you make progress from your sickness. Stay awesome and never give up!

[@pierceschiller7100]

This is gonna be great for the beginners out there! Great info in this Hopefully you’ll get way more subs now, you deserve it mate!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

I hope so! I've got some cool plans for beginner-videos 💪 THANK YOU! Let me know if you have any requests too!

[@trevormcdaniels9709]

I was glad to hear that you're never too old to start playing drums! Inspiring stuff, CJ!! 🔥

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Happy to be an inspiration, mate!! More videos will be added soon in this list!

[@michaelkonopka9607]

Me Too🤗🤔

[@johnanthonydrewe7962]

the reason you have been asked to do more beginner films is because your the easiest to understand more so because to explain well and more importantly nice and slow . Hats off to you ,keep it going ,by the way i started 1 year ago aged 61 you are without a doubt my best you tube teacher so far ,so keep up the beginner stuff .

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and I'm so happy you find my content helpful. Keep slaying it and I hope to see you here again soon!

[@johnanthonydrewe7962]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer I am now learning the shuffle and the beginner grooves , thanks once again 👍🥁

[@nomadnessnaj]

I'm 50 and just started playing drums a year ago. I do take lessons but I also utilize your channel all the time as a learning tool. Keep up the great work my friend.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

That's awesome! Keep slaying it, it's so much fun!!

[@adamcarson3806]

I wanna see some beginner-groove lessons please! 🙌

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Oh hell yeah, that's definitely coming!!

[@robwarner292]

I am a guitar player that decided to become a drummer at 59yrs old.I have been playing drums for about 1yr. Found this channel and I am really digging it.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

That's great! Thanks for that, buddy!

[@luclang2001]

I am 39 years old this year. And I have only been learning the drums for a few months now. As you said, it was very difficult to absorb at first. But I persisted and tried a lot and the results have changed for the better with my technique. .I always learn from teachers like you

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Awesome work, bud! Just take it slow and one thing at a time. You can do this!

[@sarahmiller9075]

This is exciting! I’m 38, mother of 3 and business owner and I’ve been taking drum lessons for 8 months. It’s been such an exciting and frustrating 8 months lol! Love your videos!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

That is awesome! You got this 💪🔥

[@markbailey5393]

50 years and counting here. Did play the drums for a few years in my late teens. Going to get back into the groove. Thanks for the vids.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Awesome! A drummer never truly quits!

[@nisseolofsson574]

I think your subs will grow a lot with this too, buddy! In my opinion, you're a great teacher and new drummers can learn a lot from you. Good luck with your channel, my friend!💪⚡

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

First of all: Thank you so much for your kind words! One can only hope so, but as long as a few people find my content useful - I'm a happy drummer! 😃

[@nik_in_the_box]

Cool video Carl 👍

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thanks buddy!! I experienced some technical difficulties during the premier, but at least now all links and end screen is showing! 😅

[@nik_in_the_box]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer I noticed it at the end, cool that you fixed it!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

@@nik_in_the_box Yeah I guess end-screens aren't showed during "premiers" haha Thanks for watching, bro!

[@annikaodelstav4223]

Thanks for great explanations! I’m 62 and about to buy a drumset, only played for 1 day but already love it! Looking forward to using your videos 😊 Greetings from another Swede 😊

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Roligt att höra, Annika! 😃

[@richlevy2450]

Glad there's no age limit - I just got my first kit to learn on, and I'm 70! Charlie Watts and Ringo are my spirt animals!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

That is AWESOME! Welcome to the amazing world of drumming and I look forward to see you here on my channel :D

[@craftylimey]

Great video. I AM 65 and just got my first kit. What I find is that I can be playing a simple groove and reading the score and I see for example 3 hits on the snare and instead I play the bass drum instead. Its kinda hard to explain but It’s like my limbs have a mind of their own sometimes. Brain says one thing and limbs do something else. I hope with practice, things will improve. I’m only doing it for fun and exercise anyway as I’m way past being in a band lol. I like your style of teaching so new sub. Thanks!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

This is fantastic to read! I'm happy you've found a new hobby, and I promise - with some practice, that "my limbs have a mind of their own"-hurdle will pass! I appreciate that you enjoy my content, and I hope I can help you out on your journey. (I'm posting a new video soon about bass drum practice!)

[@lisamarieechen008]

Very nice dude... Amazing thanks.🙌🙌👌😊🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you Lisa! Nice to see you watching it during the live premier! 😀

[@lisamarieechen008]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer of course My friend. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😜😂🙈🙈🙈

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

@@lisamarieechen008 😃🙌

[@DrumAttic]

Myth-busting with CJ! I think you have a new segment! lol Seriously, though great video, man!

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Haha that's pretty awesome, though! Thanks for watching buddy!!

[@michaelkonopka9607]

hi "TSD" I'm Mike, great idea newer drummer stuff! I'm turning 63 in July ,I played for a few years in a garage band as a teenager and life got in in the way and now here I am and realized I didn't know what a parable was or a free stroke ! I was wondering if you could give us your take on the free stroke ,and could you please show a front view and a side view ,so I can really see how the wrist is supposed to look doing the stroke ,I seen one guy doing it and it looked like it pivoted inwardly ,kind of to the side ,and one guy it looked like his wrist was flicking almost straight. Hope this makes sense 🥴Thanks

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Michael! I'll see what I can do! The free stroke is basically the same motion you do when you bounce a tennis ball with your hands. A relaxed grip and a "flowy" motion with your wrist.

[@GggShinot]

You deserve more subscribers dude

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Cheers, buddy!

[@pitersanok5179]

There's always helpful and professional content on your channel. Thank you. You gave me several great tips to improve my skills, but i must admit, I'm feeling a little sad, coz I'm 46 now (playing 30 years as a hobbist) and my skill is much worse than many younger drummers'. Off course this is not a competition, but if I could move back into the past now, I would've practised a lot more.

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Glad to hear you enjoy my content! And don't worry about that, buddy. As you say, there is no competition, and you can't compare yourself as a hobbyist to drummers who's perhaps had more time and education on the instrument than you've had. If you want to excel your playing - keep practicing and practice ONE THING at a time. Hope that helps, buddy! /CJ

[@pitersanok5179]

@@ThatSwedishDrummer Sure, thank you very much! 💪👍

[@massimoscaglia5204]

Your Toms sound really good...can you tell me what notes you tuned them to. I mean ...floor tom G ...tom2 D...tom 1 F thanks

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

I actually never tune to a certain pitch. Only by ear and feel :)

[@michaelyakson9953]

I"m on the Hook for sure-because my "issue" is-how i gonna started and would had go for lesson and paid lots of money ,for get into those very big nearly endless world-but the corona situation does no lesson !!!..Have play Piano before,but it,s to "girlish" i will hit with some sticks and feel and hear some Drums for god sake some smooth groves and so.. Would be so Happy ,IF you also would take some time and explain some theory ...somewhere you are talking about-think is a Tool stuff and you say something about 5/7 over 12 or what it you said-would try to find it C:J -and that,s just says my anything over 12 ? it,s it not the Clock LOL ....Very kind of you spend time on us "Noobs" Your my new Idol and teacher and there are already stuff for learn- those Paradiddles !! love them .. But some about Notes /theory would be nice IF and some around tuning those drums .. Thanks a lot javla Bra : - )

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you so, so much for your kind words! I'm very happy to hear that you look forward to some new beginner content, and I'm glad you like my videos! Great ideas and I will definitely take all of them into consideration!

[@garfieldjamesson1234]

Paradiddle videos!! Can't see too many paradiddle videos!😎

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Now that’s a true statement! Paradiddles will come😎

[@massimoscaglia5204]

I started at 58 and now I'm a drum addicted....😂

[@feespirit8301]

Merci CJ (i suscribed too ^^)

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Thank you so much!! I hope the content will be sufficient! :D

[@Miloumannen]

👍👍👍

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

🙌🙌

[@michaelkleinespel5719]

I‘m 61!

[@MyllekeBas]

I'm starting to drum at age 47 🙂

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Awesome!!

[@randycassidy198]

Most of us self taught drummers come from any time before 1990, and we’re taught by Lars, Jeff, n Steve. 😂

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

True that, buddy!

[@chacri08]

I’m doing it avoid dementia…

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

That’s fantastic! Indeed, the stimulation the brain gets from playing an instrument (especially drums) can definitely help 🌸

[@nektarioskarantanis4486]

Can you show some drum endings and trash can please

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Drum endings and trash can? 😅 I'm lost on the trash can part, but do you mean endings of songs with a lot of drum fills?

[@nicolatorri6325]

regarding musical reading it is very important , Chick Corea chose Dave Weckl because even though he was young he was already able to read and play music at first sight , the profound musical knowledge also allows you to reduce the rehearsal sessions to a minimum which in any case go always done every now and then to verify that the musical level is stable over time

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Yeah, that’s a great example! However, drummers such as Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Chad Smith, Buddy Rich are just a few of the great drummers who never took lessons and most likely never learned to read music. Again - it’s great to know and it doesn’t hurt. But it's not a definitive recipe for success 😊

[@fredm2903]

I started drumming at 60 now I'm 61 and doing Great on drums. Hah

[@ThatSwedishDrummer]

Awesome!!